In a telegram, signed on his behalf by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Pope assures the community where the incident took place of his spiritual closeness and prayers.

Concluding the telegram, the Pope says he is praying the Lord “to bestow upon everyone the spiritual strength which triumphs over violence and overcomes evil with good.”

Archbishop Jerome Listecki of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee statement

In a statement shortly after the tragedy, Archbishop Jerome Listecki of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, said he is standing in solidarity with those who have been affected by this senseless act.

“When confronted with the shock and the grief encountered by our brothers and sisters in Waukesha, it is now important for us to turn to our faith which offers us God’s loving presence and consolation,” he said.

Archbishop Listecki asked for prayers for all those involved, their families and those who are traumatized from witnessing the horrible scene, and he noted that “Among the injured are one of our Catholic priests, as well as multiple parishioners and Waukesha Catholic school children.”

“I know that people of every faith and tradition will call their communities together and offer to God, their sense of confidence in his ability to guide us through this difficult period and offer hope and healing,” he said.

Prayers from Ireland

Here at home Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh shared a tweet of condolence, saying, “Prayers from Ireland for all those caught up in the Waukesha Parade incident.”

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Source: Vatican News article by By Linda Bordoni